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This completely disregards the question of why is it easier to overeat on carbs than it is on protein/fats? Protein is as calorie dense as carbs, and fat is tw
by oh_sigh 4y ago
This completely disregards the question of why is it easier to overeat on carbs than it is on protein/fats?
Protein is as calorie dense as carbs, and fat is twice as calorie dense as carbs. So it isn't mere volume of food in the stomach that causes the difference - if it was, it would be easier to overeat on protein/fats than on carbs.
Basically, it sounds like you're treating the human body like some black hole that calories get thrown into, when in reality there is a very complex feedback loop taking place based on what your bodily inputs and outputs are.
- biomcgary 4y agoAs an evolutionary biologist, I suspect that mammals (and likely other animals) are primed to take advantage of sugary, transiently available food (i.e., fruit) by storing it as fat. Fructose in particular bypasses most of the feedback loops that control glucose.
- marcus0x62 4y agoDr Richard Johnson has researched this extensively and, yes, fructose consumption triggers increased fat storage in almost all humans. He summarized his research findings in a book[1] and has discussed his findings in a number of interviews [2]. I highly recommend the linked podcast if this is a topic that interests you. 1 - https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Switch-Richard-J-Johnson-ebook/dp/B009XVKUDE/ https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Switch-Richard-J-Johnson-ebook/dp... 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-johnson-m-d-metabolic-effects-of-fructose-ep-87/id1400828889?i=1000542687471 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-johnson-m-d-metab...
- imtringued 4y agoBecause it is processed garbage. If you want to get fat on fat use highly concentrated oils.